Principal Chemical Engineer - Plant Optimization

Our client, a leader in industrial manufacturing, is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Chemical Engineer to join their strategic operations team, based in
** Centurion, Gauteng**. This role is pivotal in driving significant improvements in plant efficiency, yield, and sustainability across multiple sites. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for leading complex optimization initiatives, leveraging advanced data analytics, simulation, and process modeling techniques. This is a remote-first position, offering flexibility while requiring strategic oversight and collaboration with on-site teams. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing critical technical guidance and driving best practices in process engineering.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical depth, strategic vision, and leadership capabilities, eager to shape the future of industrial processes from a remote setting.

• Lead the development and implementation of plant-wide process optimization strategies.
• Utilize advanced process control (APC) and data analytics to enhance operational performance.
• Conduct in-depth process analysis, root cause investigations, and debottlenecking studies.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated process models and simulations for design and optimization purposes.
• Mentor and guide a team of chemical and process engineers on complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and management teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for potential implementation to improve efficiency and sustainability.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years of extensive experience in chemical process engineering, with a strong emphasis on plant optimization and scale-up.
• Proven expertise in advanced process modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools.
• Deep knowledge of process control strategies and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated success in leading major process improvement projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information effectively.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration is highly preferred.

• A highly competitive salary package, reflecting the senior nature of the role.
• Significant bonus potential based on performance and project success.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous remote work allowance and support.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and leadership training.
• Contribution to impactful projects that drive industrial advancement from
  ** Centurion, Gauteng**.